Wine Bordeauxphilia

Wine Bordeauxphilia Jan 2024 meeting

• 2018 Domaine Ninot Rully 1er Cru Gresigny Blanc 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Rully 1er Cru

  Chardonnay (100%)
  Traditional Burgundy winemaking, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels for 12 months
  Notes of hay and ripe stone fruit on the nose of this wine come with a zesty edge of ripe lemon.
  The palate at first continues that citric freshness edged with wood smoke, then fleshes out the body with ripe Mirabelle.
  The finish is dry and a little warm, but lasting and fresh.
  can drink now or age further.

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• 2002 Château La Fleur-Pétrus 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (20%)
  Winemaking: Traditional Bordeaux winemaking, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels for 18 months
  Deep, mature, fully developed, tertiary notes, rich color with complex aromas of black fruits, cedar, and tobacco.
  Full-bodied and powerful, with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish.
  Drink now.

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• 2010 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Traditional Rhône Valley winemaking, with fermentation in concrete tanks and aging in foudres and demi-muids for 18 months
  Deep, ruby color with complex aromas of black fruits, spices, and garrigue.
  Full-bodied and powerful, with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish.
  Excellent CDP.
  Can drink now or age further.

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• 2009 Château La Dominique 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

  Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (15%)
  Traditional Bordeaux winemaking, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels for 18 months
  Deep, ruby color with complex aromas of black fruits, spices, and tobacco.
  Full-bodied and powerful, with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish.
  Can drink now or age further.

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• 2011 Château Montrose 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe

  63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
  Deep ruby/purple,
  Powerful and harmonious aromas, with woody notes (vanilla, grillé), ripe fruits (cassis, blackcurrant), and hints of licorice and earth.
  Palate is Medium-bodied, with firm tannins, good concentration, and flavors of blackcurrant, boysenberry, white chocolate, damp earth, truffle, and camphor.
  Long and harmonious finish, with lingering acidity and minerality.
  Can drink now or age further.

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• 2017 Margalit Enigma 89 Points

  Israel

  50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
  2017 was a challenging vintage for Margalit.
  Winemaking: Traditional Bordeaux winemaking, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels for 18 months
  Tasting Notes: Deep ruby color with complex aromas of black fruits, spices, and tobacco. Full-bodied and powerful, with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish.
  But less than the expected level of a classic Enigma.
  Can drink now - better age further.

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• 2005 Le Macchiole Messorio Toscana IGT 93 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Deep ruby red with violet hues.
  Aroma: Intense and complex aromas of black fruits (blackberry, plum), spices (pepper, licorice), tobacco, and hints of vanilla and oak.
  Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. Some reviews mention notes of black olives, truffles, and herbs.
  A very elegant and refined Messorio with blackcurrant, blueberry and black plum character. Hints of cedar and spice. Full-bodied and very polished with a long and persistent finish.

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• 2005 Château Branaire-Ducru 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

  60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
  Color: Deep garnet red with ruby hues.
  Aroma: Complex and evolving aromas of red and black fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, plum), cedar, tobacco, earth, and hints of leather and spice.
  Palate: Full-bodied with good structure, balanced acidity, and smooth tannins. Flavors of ripe fruit, chocolate, earth, and spice. Finishes long and elegant.
  Dark red-ruby. Multi-dimensional nose, offering keen fruits, a mineral note and smoky oak. Luscious, alluring, with red berry fruits, refreshing acidity and balance.

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• 2008 Château Rieussec 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  86% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle
  Color: Deep golden yellow
  Aroma: Complex aromas of honey, apricot, marmalade, white flowers, ginger, and hints of citrus and spice. Some reviews mention notes of lanolin and petrol.
  Palate: Full-bodied and sweet, but balanced with good acidity. Flavors of honey, apricot, pineapple, citrus, and spice. Long and lingering finish with a touch of minerality.
  A rich and honeyed Sauternes with a citrusy edge. Offers apricot, orange peel, marmalade and honey flavors alongside a touch of lanolin. Full-bodied, with a long, creamy finish.
  Intense orange and apricot botrytis flavours with lots of spice on the tip of the tongue. Creamy depth and fine fresh length. Very pure to the end. Rich with lots of pleasure.
  A rich, full-bodied Sauternes with aromas of honey, beeswax, dried apricot, marmalade and orange peel. Full-bodied and sweet, but with good acidity and a long, lingering finish.
  Can drink now or age further.

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It was an excellent & enjoyable social wine event, great wines, dishes and ambiance